Atlas is due some maintenance. Age and weather has been taking its toll. The gunwales around the cabin side have rotted, as is obvious in this photo taken during the autumn. So she has been pulled out of the water for the work to be done. What is interesting is that it shows that the current cabin is the second, if …
Russell Newbery Register Rally 2015
We are pleased to have host the 2015 RNR Rally at the Titford Pumphouse from the 16th to the 19th of July. For full details of how to join in the fun (and the Russell Newbury Register) go to their website.
Bonfire Rally
I think the Bonfire Rally went really well. Barry Johnson has organised them for the last 23 years – so he has decided to take a break. Thank you Barry. A job really well done. The good news is that the rallies will continue – Paddy Grice, (who is a key player in the Black Country Boating Festival, as well as …
Titford Canal Cleanups.
Langley WatersideCare are starting a regular programme of cleanups on the towpath of the Titford Canal, and round Titford Pools, on the first Saturday of each month from 10:30am until 12:30 pm. All equipment will be provided. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. It is essential that you wear sturdy footwear and under 16’s must be accompanied by a …
2015 programme on the website
The 2015 BCN Society programme is now on the website, and can be found at this link.
Bob Broomhall – 15 Sep 1941 — 23 Sep 2014
Last night we lost Bob. A full obituary by people who knew him better than I will follow, but you didn’t have to know Bob for long to realise what an amazing guy he was. Bob “The Duck” was a larger than life character, – a big man despite his small stature. The smiling face under the familiar hat (often …
BCN Society annual walk with Ray Shill – August 7th 2014
The walk will be from Deakin’s Avenue to Rocky Lane. Come and join author and historian Ray Shill to learn more about the BCN. The meeting point of this walk is Deakins Avenue and Lock 12 on the Tame Valley Canal at 19:00 It is our purpose to follow the Tame Valley Canal the canal to Salford Junction and …
Atlas and Malus Diary – Kingswood Junction to Minworth
With thanks to Jeff Carter, whose notes these are Kingswood Junction to Saltisford Arm, Warwick. Saturday 21st June We left Kingswood junction in glorious sunshine at 10.30 and had a gentle run to Hatton allowing some of the new members of crew a chance to steer. Arriving at Hatton locks at around 12.30 we had a clear run down the …
Atlas and Malus on their travels – Titford pump house to Kingswood Junction
This year’s travels have been under the direction of the new manager – Paul Smith, ably reported by Jeff Carter, whose notes follow. Titford Pump House Saturday 24th May We spent the rain soaked day, supping hot tea and drying out around the Epping Stove, not much sense moving to Birmingham in the monsoon, day spent greasing shafts and bearings, …
Marathon Challenge results!
Here they are! – the results, listed in order. 1 Clover Micheal Pinnock 454.14 2 Tawny Owl Richard Powell 421 (Last year’s …